introduce the "rule of six", which would make them "easier for you to understand and for the police to enforce". He explained: "In England, from Monday, we are introducing the rule of six."You must not meet socially in groups of more than 6 – and if you do, you will be breaking the law."This will apply in any setting, indoors or outdoors, at home or in the pub."The ban will be set out in law and it will be enforced by the police – anyone breaking the rules risks being dispersed, fined and possibly arrested."He said that the rule of six will replace both the existing ban on gatherings of more than 30 and the current guidance on allowing two households to meet indoors.However, areas with local lockdown restrictions in place, including some.